Article Open Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/oajrces.2023.12.002
Study on the Plant Landscape Creation and Cultural Connotation of Lingnan Gardens
Jie Zhang*, Ke Xie, Yongtao Xu
Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
*Corresponding author: Jie Zhang
Published: January 22,2024
Abstract
At present, in China, research on the three major elements of classical gardens, namely, rock formations, water management, and planting arrangements, has been relatively mature, but there is still a lack of research from the perspective of landscape plants. Under the influence of historical and cultural factors, religious beliefs, customs and habits, and the natural environment, the Lingnan region gradually formed a unique way of creating plant landscapes and cultural connotations. This article provides a comprehensive discussion on the design of plants in Lingnan gardens through various methods such as literature review and field research. Starting with the two major influencing factors of nature and society, the reasons for the formation of Lingnan garden plant landscapes and the aesthetic basis of their landscape design are analyzed. By studying descriptive texts on Lingnan gardens in relevant literature, poetry, and ancient books, five principles of plant arrangement in Lingnan gardens are summarized and analyzed, namely, functionality, ecology, economics, artistry, and culture. Based on this, the cultural connotations of plant landscapes in Lingnan gardens are explored and the cultural basis for plant selection is extracted.
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How to cite this paper
Study on the Plant Landscape Creation and Cultural Connotation of Lingnan Gardens
How to cite this paper: Jie Zhang, Ke Xie, Yongtao Xu. (2023) Study on the Plant Landscape Creation and Cultural Connotation of Lingnan Gardens. OAJRC Environmental Science, 4(2), 72-76.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/oajrces.2023.12.002